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2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and Mercedes-Benz C400 recall: fuel pump

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 10, 2015. It covers about 3,039 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,039
reported
Mar 10, 2015
owners notified
Apr 24, 2015
related complaints
70

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4matic and C400 4matic vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to July 25, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may be improperly secured to the fuel tank. Secondly, electrical wires that connect to the fuel delivery module might have been pinched between the flange of the fuel delivery module and the tank.
Risk
If the locking plate is not properly secured to the fuel delivery module it may become loose, and leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. If the electrical wires are pinched, the fuel pump may stop working, resulting in a stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recal began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030004.

Recall number 15V138000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 70 complaints about fuel system problems.

2015 Mercedes-Benz C300

Questions about recall 15V138000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C300 and Mercedes-Benz C400 fuel pump?

Yes. Recall 15V138000, reported on March 10, 2015, covers about 3,039 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V138000?

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles for improperly secured locking plates and pinched wires, correcting the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recal began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015030004.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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